Historic New England

Bar Brooch

This gold bar brooch is chased with a central flower flanked by twining scrolls.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: fourteen-carat gold

GUSN: 102212

Accession Number: 2006.44.310

Brooch

This bow-shaped brooch is made from a silver-colored metal set with colorless pastes. The ribbon edges are embellished with millegrain detailing.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 102213

Accession Number: 2006.44.311

This necklace is composed of a string of faceted yellow glass beads with a central pendant clasp. The pendant is composed of a rectangular amber cabochon surrounded by four ovall faceted bezel-set amber stones, all set in an openwork leafy frame of stamped metal.

Date: 1930-1938

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), metal

GUSN: 102214

Accession Number: 2006.44.312

Necklace

This necklace is composed of a series of strung seeds and beads. Four thin and flat brown seed beads alternate with one white oval bead in a repeating pattern. The clasp is either missing or the string is broken.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: seed

GUSN: 102215

Accession Number: 2006.44.313

Necklace

This necklace is composed of purple-dyed seeds alternating with silver seed beads. It closes with a hook.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: seed, metal

GUSN: 102216

Accession Number: 2006.44.314

Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of four dangling gold-colored filigree balls connected to one another with attached loops and 'o' rings. The earrings attach with screw-back fasteners

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102217

Accession Number: 2006.44.315AB

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular moss agate cuff buttons.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102218

Accession Number: 2006.44.316ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold cuff buttons with black enamel design.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102219

Accession Number: 2006.44.317ab

Set of Studs

Set of five black studs with green stone and abalone-like sheen.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102220

Accession Number: 2006.44.318a-e

Set of Studs

Set of five wood studs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102221

Accession Number: 2006.44.319a-e

Brooch

Circular gold brooch with loop in center and "Maria" engraved on back.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102222

Accession Number: 2006.44.320

Brooch

Peace wit honor pin.

Date: 1914-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102223

Accession Number: 2006.44.321

S.A.S.A.P. Pin

S.A.S.A.P. pin with eagle and American flag embossed front.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102224

Accession Number: 2006.44.322

Pocket Watch

Silver rimmed pocket watch with a white face. Maker: Sir John Bennet Ltd of London.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Sir John Bennett Limited (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 102225

Accession Number: 2006.44.323

Necklace

Silver necklace with green stone drops and Egyptian Revival stamped bust.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102226

Accession Number: 2006.44.324

Necklace

Alternating white opaque and translucent bead necklace.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102227

Accession Number: 2006.44.325

Necklace

Translucent white and orange stone interspersed with orange breads on red braided cord.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102228

Accession Number: 2006.44.326

Necklace

Pearl necklace strung on white cord.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102229

Accession Number: 2006.44.327

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of silver cuff links with enameled peach design on original backing.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102230

Accession Number: 2006.44.328ab

Belt Buckle

Lozenge shaped belt buckle set with colored (pink, green, red, blue) stones.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102231

Accession Number: 2006.44.329

Shoe Buckles

Pair of metal shoe buckles set with pastes circularly radiating from center.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102232

Accession Number: 2006.44.330ab

Lapel Button

Boston and Maine 50 year commuter railroad lapel button.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102233

Accession Number: 2006.44.331

Necklace

This necklace consists of a rectangular jade plaque suspended from a woven black cord by three linked oval platinum and pave-set diamond bails. The plaque is elaborately carved and pierced to depict three small animals with large eyes and bushy tails on branches, surrounded by leaves and berries. Th...

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), platinum (metal), diamond (mineral), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 102234

Accession Number: 2006.44.332

Necklace

Blue bead necklace with yellow tassel.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102235

Accession Number: 2006.44.333

Necklace

Abalone bead necklace with red tassel.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, silk (textile)

GUSN: 102236

Accession Number: 2006.44.334

Necklace

Necklace of multi colored glass beads and tubular shaped shells with large abalone shell pendant. Probably from the Pacific Islands.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102237

Accession Number: 2006.44.335

Pocket Watch

Silver Ingersoll Junior pocket watch with roman numerals for hour markings. In original box with one year warranty claims on watch back and extensive distribution regulations on box backing.

Date: 1896-1920

Maker: Robert H. Ingersoll & Bros. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102238

Accession Number: 2006.44.336

Shoe Buckle

Pewter shoe buckle with metal pastes carved along circumference.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102239

Accession Number: 2006.44.337

Clasp

Sterling silver clasp with swirling cherub decoration.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102240

Accession Number: 2006.44.338

Tumbler

White; cylindrical with slight recess at foot; circular mouth

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 64770

Accession Number: 1970.879

Apothecary Bottle

Colorless; square with round neck, stopper; bl. stripes with or & wh dot

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 64771

Accession Number: 1970.880

Medicine Bottle

Colorless; cylindrical with elong. paneled sides; cork stopper; 1/3 full

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 64772

Accession Number: 1970.881

Soap Dish

White; oval; flat bottom; dished sides; molded serrations inside

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 64773

Accession Number: 1970.882

Sideboard With Hidden Safe

Sideboard with mirror and marble top. Lower case has a hidden safe inside.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Herrings & Farrel (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64774

Accession Number: 1970.883

Side Chair

Pink; caned; turned front legs & stretcher; arched crest, 4spndls

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 64775

Accession Number: 1970.884

Towel Rack

Slightly domed ends; 4finials; 3high, 2low squared bars; 4 feet

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64776

Accession Number: 1970.885

Stool

Circular; vasiform turned legs; box stretchers; white

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64777

Accession Number: 1970.886

Table Runner

White; running stitch border on 3 sides

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64778

Accession Number: 1970.887

Table Mat

Square; faggoted border; meandering ribbon with occasional stars

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 64779

Accession Number: 1970.888

Hairbrush

Imit. ivory; rectangular head with nat. bristles; twisted & beaded handle

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 64780

Accession Number: 1970.889

Hairbrush

Imit. ivory; oval head with nat. bristles; twisted handle

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 64781

Accession Number: 1970.890

Hair Comb

White; two size teeth, half inch wide, half inch narrow

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: Dupont (Manufacturer)

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 64782

Accession Number: 1970.891

Throw Rug

Rectangular; candlewick style; pink & white diamond pattern

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64783

Accession Number: 1970.892.1

Throw Rug

Rectangular; candlewick style; pink & white diamond pattern

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64784

Accession Number: 1970.892.2

Throw Rug

Rectangular; candlewick style; pink & white diamond pattern

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64785

Accession Number: 1970.892.3

Armchair

Armchair with four arched gradated slats and sausage-turned stiles. Scrolled arms terminate in pierced handholds. Baluster-turned arm supports rest on sausage and ball-turned front legs. Poplar, ash, and oak with rush seat. Traces of early green paint visible beneath oak graining and yellow stripin...

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), graining, oak (wood), rush (material), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 64786

Accession Number: 1970.420

Side Table

Rectangular top; cutout corners; four disc and column turned legs; trestle base

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64787

Accession Number: 1970.1067

Folding Screen

3black hinged wood frames; paper cutouts/lt. bl. ground; rev:cotton.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithographs, cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 64788

Accession Number: 1970.1299

Bedstead

Low-post double bedstead of a suite. Cottage-style. Headboard is rectangular panel with stepped crest rail, enclosed by jigsaw shaped posts with crocket finials. Basal moldings all around. Posts terminate in stepped Marlborough feet. Conforming foot post, side rails with rectangular panels enclosed ...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 64789

Accession Number: 1970.443

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular form with slightly overhanging rectangular top and canted edge. Supports an overhanging to drawer enclosed by rectangular sides with modified columnar supports, with black at top and step molded Marlborough feet. Case encloses three long drawers with burled maple pulls. Apron is cyma-cu...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 64790

Accession Number: 1970.444

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